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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.73, 139.04 and 68.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.73, 139.04 and 68.07 is: 93.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.73 : 139.04 = 68.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.73/139.04 = 68.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.73x = 139.04 × 68.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.73x = 9,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,464.45/100.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.96

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