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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.94, 139.31 and 61.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.94, 139.31 and 61.08 is: 84.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 139.31 = 61.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/139.31 = 61.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 139.31 × 61.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 8,508.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,508.75/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.30

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