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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.85, 139.08 and 78.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.85, 139.08 and 78.98 is: 108.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.85 : 139.08 = 78.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.85/139.08 = 78.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.85x = 139.08 × 78.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.85x = 10,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,984.54/100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.92

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