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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.85, 139.12 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.85, 139.12 and 68.11 is: 93.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.85 : 139.12 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.85/139.12 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.85x = 139.12 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.85x = 9,474.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,474.95/100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.96

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