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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.83, 139.15 and 58.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.83, 139.15 and 58.83 is: 81.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.83 : 139.15 = 58.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.83/139.15 = 58.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.83x = 139.15 × 58.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.83x = 8,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185.75/100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.19

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