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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.84, 139.23 and 68.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.84, 139.23 and 68.17 is: 94.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.84 : 139.23 = 68.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.84/139.23 = 68.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.84x = 139.23 × 68.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.84x = 9,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,491.31/100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.12

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