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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.74, 139.08 and 71.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.74, 139.08 and 71.66 is: 98.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.74 : 139.08 = 71.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.74/139.08 = 71.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.74x = 139.08 × 71.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.74x = 9,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,966.47/100.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.93

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