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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.97, 139.32 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.97, 139.32 and 95.84 is: 132.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.97 : 139.32 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.97/139.32 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.97x = 139.32 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.97x = 13,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,351.95/100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.24

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