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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.80, 139.04 and 78.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.80, 139.04 and 78.66 is: 108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.80 : 139.04 = 78.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.80/139.04 = 78.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.80x = 139.04 × 78.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.80x = 10,936.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,936.89/100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.50

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