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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.35, 138.44 and 74.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.35, 138.44 and 74.19 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.35 : 138.44 = 74.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.35/138.44 = 74.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.35x = 138.44 × 74.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.35x = 10,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270.17/100.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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