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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 139.34 and 64.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 139.34 and 64.15 is: 88.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 139.34 = 64.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/139.34 = 64.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 139.34 × 64.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 8,938.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,938.66/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.54

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