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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.97, 139.24 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.97, 139.24 and 76.47 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.97 : 139.24 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.97/139.24 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.97x = 139.24 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.97x = 10,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,647.68/100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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