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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.93, 139.20 and 67.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.93, 139.20 and 67.72 is: 93.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.93 : 139.20 = 67.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.93/139.20 = 67.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.93x = 139.20 × 67.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.93x = 9,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,426.62/100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.40

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