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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.83, 139.08 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.83, 139.08 and 65.79 is: 90.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.83 : 139.08 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.83/139.08 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.83x = 139.08 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.83x = 9,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150.07/100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.75

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