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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.81, 139.16 and 65.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.81, 139.16 and 65.89 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.81 : 139.16 = 65.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.81/139.16 = 65.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.81x = 139.16 × 65.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.81x = 9,169.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,169.25/100.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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