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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 138.89 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 138.89 and 74.46 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 138.89 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/138.89 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 138.89 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 10,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,341.75/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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