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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.77, 138.95 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.77, 138.95 and 74.50 is: 102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.77 : 138.95 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.77/138.95 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.77x = 138.95 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.77x = 10,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,351.78/100.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.73

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