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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.70, 138.68 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.70, 138.68 and 92.05 is: 126.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.70 : 138.68 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.70/138.68 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.70x = 138.68 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.70x = 12,765.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,765.38/100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.76

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