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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.88, 139.02 and 73.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.88, 139.02 and 73.22 is: 100.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.88 : 139.02 = 73.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.88/139.02 = 73.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.88x = 139.02 × 73.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.88x = 10,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,179.04/100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.90

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