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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 138.98 and 73.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 138.98 and 73.07 is: 100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 138.98 = 73.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/138.98 = 73.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 138.98 × 73.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 10,154.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,154.76/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.79

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