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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.55, 138.80 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.55, 138.80 and 74.27 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.55 : 138.80 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.55/138.80 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.55x = 138.80 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.55x = 10,308.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308.68/100.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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