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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.82, 138.92 and 74.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.82, 138.92 and 74.55 is: 102.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.82 : 138.92 = 74.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.82/138.92 = 74.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.82x = 138.92 × 74.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.82x = 10,355.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,355.46/100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.71

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