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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.71, 139.05 and 78.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.71, 139.05 and 78.84 is: 108.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.71 : 139.05 = 78.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.71/139.05 = 78.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.71x = 139.05 × 78.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.71x = 10,962.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,962.70/100.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.85

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