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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.86, 139.26 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.86, 139.26 and 65.91 is: 91.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.86 : 139.26 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.86/139.26 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.86x = 139.26 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.86x = 9,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,178.63/100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.00

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