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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 138.99 and 67.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 138.99 and 67.12 is: 92.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 138.99 = 67.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/138.99 = 67.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 138.99 × 67.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 9,328.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328.66/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.59

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