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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.36, 138.44 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.36, 138.44 and 74.16 is: 102.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.36 : 138.44 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.36/138.44 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.36x = 138.44 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.36x = 10,266.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,266.71/100.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.30

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