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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 138.48 and 75.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 138.48 and 75.90 is: 104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 138.48 = 75.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/138.48 = 75.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 138.48 × 75.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 10,510.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,510.63/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.75

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