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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.94, 139.37 and 74.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.94, 139.37 and 74.72 is: 103.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 139.37 = 74.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/139.37 = 74.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 139.37 × 74.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 10,413.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,413.73/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.17

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