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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.80, 138.96 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.80, 138.96 and 91.68 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.80 : 138.96 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.80/138.96 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.80x = 138.96 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.80x = 12,739.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,739.85/100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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