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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 139.05 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 139.05 and 76.05 is: 105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 139.05 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/139.05 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 139.05 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 10,574.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,574.75/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.10

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