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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.90, 139.12 and 96.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.90, 139.12 and 96.64 is: 133.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.90 : 139.12 = 96.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.90/139.12 = 96.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.90x = 139.12 × 96.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.90x = 13,444.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,444.75/100.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.25

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