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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.78, 138.98 and 67.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.78, 138.98 and 67.97 is: 93.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.78 : 138.98 = 67.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.78/138.98 = 67.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.78x = 138.98 × 67.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.78x = 9,446.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,446.99/100.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.74

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