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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.32, 138.22 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.32, 138.22 and 74.04 is: 102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.32 : 138.22 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.32/138.22 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.32x = 138.22 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.32x = 10,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,233.81/100.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.01

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