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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.74, 138.98 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.74, 138.98 and 74.58 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.74 : 138.98 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.74/138.98 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.74x = 138.98 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.74x = 10,364.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,364.43/100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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