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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 139.57 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 139.57 and 96.94 is: 134.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 139.57 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/139.57 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 139.57 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 13,529.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,529.92/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.33

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