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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.79, 139.17 and 65.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.79, 139.17 and 65.84 is: 90.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.79 : 139.17 = 65.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.79/139.17 = 65.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.79x = 139.17 × 65.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.79x = 9,162.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162.95/100.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.91

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