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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.72, 139.04 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.72, 139.04 and 76.17 is: 105.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.72 : 139.04 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.72/139.04 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.72x = 139.04 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.72x = 10,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590.68/100.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.15

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