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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.85, 139.05 and 69.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.85, 139.05 and 69.75 is: 96.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.85 : 139.05 = 69.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.85/139.05 = 69.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.85x = 139.05 × 69.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.85x = 9,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,698.74/100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.17

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