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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.88, 139.26 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.88, 139.26 and 71.44 is: 98.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.88 : 139.26 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.88/139.26 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.88x = 139.26 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.88x = 9,948.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,948.73/100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.62

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