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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 138.96 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 138.96 and 89.96 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 138.96 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/138.96 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 138.96 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 12,500.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,500.84/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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