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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 138.92 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 138.92 and 65.75 is: 90.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 138.92 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/138.92 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 138.92 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 9,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,132.97/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.63

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