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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.89, 139.28 and 76.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.89, 139.28 and 76.13 is: 105.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.89 : 139.28 = 76.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.89/139.28 = 76.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.89x = 139.28 × 76.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.89x = 10,603.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,603.39/100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.10

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