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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 139.45 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 139.45 and 76.31 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 139.45 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/139.45 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 139.45 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 10,641.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,641.43/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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