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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.80, 138.96 and 76.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.80, 138.96 and 76.24 is: 105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.80 : 138.96 = 76.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.80/138.96 = 76.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.80x = 138.96 × 76.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.80x = 10,594.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594.31/100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.10

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