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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.73, 138.78 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.73, 138.78 and 94.86 is: 130.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.73 : 138.78 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.73/138.78 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.73x = 138.78 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.73x = 13,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,164.67/100.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.69

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