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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 139.01 and 59.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 139.01 and 59.28 is: 81.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 139.01 = 59.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/139.01 = 59.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 139.01 × 59.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 8,240.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240.22/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.78

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