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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.71, 138.96 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.71, 138.96 and 65.70 is: 90.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.71 : 138.96 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.71/138.96 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.71x = 138.96 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.71x = 9,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,129.67/100.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.65

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