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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.83, 139.15 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.83, 139.15 and 57.17 is: 78.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.83 : 139.15 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.83/139.15 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.83x = 139.15 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.83x = 7,955.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,955.62/100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.90

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