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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.84, 138.94 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.84, 138.94 and 68.03 is: 93.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.84 : 138.94 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.84/138.94 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.84x = 138.94 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.84x = 9,452.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452.27/100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.74

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