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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 138.36 and 74.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 138.36 and 74.36 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 138.36 = 74.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/138.36 = 74.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 138.36 × 74.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 10,288.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,288.45/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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