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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.82, 139.24 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.82, 139.24 and 68.22 is: 94.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.82 : 139.24 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.82/139.24 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.82x = 139.24 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.82x = 9,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498.95/100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.22

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