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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 139.32 and 71.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 139.32 and 71.94 is: 99.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 139.32 = 71.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/139.32 = 71.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 139.32 × 71.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 10,022.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,022.68/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.31

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