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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.80, 139.05 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.80, 139.05 and 68.10 is: 93.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.80 : 139.05 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.80/139.05 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.80x = 139.05 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.80x = 9,469.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,469.31/100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.94

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