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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.71, 139.02 and 68.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.71, 139.02 and 68.06 is: 93.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.71 : 139.02 = 68.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.71/139.02 = 68.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.71x = 139.02 × 68.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.71x = 9,461.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,461.53/100.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.95

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