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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 138.96 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 138.96 and 61.90 is: 85.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 138.96 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/138.96 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 138.96 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 8,601.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,601.62/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.40

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