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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 139.38 and 73.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 139.38 and 73.28 is: 101.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 139.38 = 73.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/139.38 = 73.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 139.38 × 73.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 10,213.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213.77/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.17

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