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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.83, 139.22 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.83, 139.22 and 86.93 is: 120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.83 : 139.22 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.83/139.22 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.83x = 139.22 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.83x = 12,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,101.26/100.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.02

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