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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.74, 138.78 and 76.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.74, 138.78 and 76.14 is: 104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.74 : 138.78 = 76.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.74/138.78 = 76.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.74x = 138.78 × 76.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.74x = 10,566.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,566.71/100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.89

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