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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.67, 138.73 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.67, 138.73 and 74.39 is: 102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.67 : 138.73 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.67/138.73 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.67x = 138.73 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.67x = 10,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,320.12/100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.51

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