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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.80, 138.99 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.80, 138.99 and 68.01 is: 93.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.80 : 138.99 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.80/138.99 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.80x = 138.99 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.80x = 9,452.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452.71/100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.78

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