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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.91, 139.31 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.91, 139.31 and 65.99 is: 91.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.91 : 139.31 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.91/139.31 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.91x = 139.31 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.91x = 9,193.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,193.33/100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.10

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