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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.82, 138.84 and 78.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.82, 138.84 and 78.95 is: 108.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.82 : 138.84 = 78.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.82/138.84 = 78.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.82x = 138.84 × 78.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.82x = 10,961.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,961.42/100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.72

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