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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 139.01 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 139.01 and 57.08 is: 78.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 139.01 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/139.01 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 139.01 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 7,934.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,934.75/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.75

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