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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 138.12 and 74.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 138.12 and 74.01 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 138.12 = 74.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/138.12 = 74.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 138.12 × 74.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 10,222.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,222.26/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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