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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.94, 139.31 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.94, 139.31 and 57.27 is: 79.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 139.31 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/139.31 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 139.31 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 7,978.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,978.49/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.04

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