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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 139.34 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 139.34 and 65.97 is: 91.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 139.34 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/139.34 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 139.34 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 9,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191.56/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.08

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