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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.93, 139.13 and 76.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.93, 139.13 and 76.33 is: 105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.93 : 139.13 = 76.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.93/139.13 = 76.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.93x = 139.13 × 76.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.93x = 10,619.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,619.79/100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.22

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