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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.67, 138.97 and 76.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.67, 138.97 and 76.12 is: 105.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.67 : 138.97 = 76.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.67/138.97 = 76.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.67x = 138.97 × 76.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.67x = 10,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,578.40/100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.08

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