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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.88, 139.28 and 76.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.88, 139.28 and 76.45 is: 105.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.88 : 139.28 = 76.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.88/139.28 = 76.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.88x = 139.28 × 76.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.88x = 10,646.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,646.88/100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.55

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