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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.82, 139.16 and 71.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.82, 139.16 and 71.79 is: 99.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.82 : 139.16 = 71.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.82/139.16 = 71.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.82x = 139.16 × 71.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.82x = 9,989.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,989.94/100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.09

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