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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.80, 138.99 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.80, 138.99 and 73.26 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.80 : 138.99 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.80/138.99 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.80x = 138.99 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.80x = 10,182.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182.41/100.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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