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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.93, 139.33 and 71.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.93, 139.33 and 71.45 is: 98.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.93 : 139.33 = 71.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.93/139.33 = 71.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.93x = 139.33 × 71.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.93x = 9,955.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,955.04/100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.63

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