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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 139.41 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 139.41 and 76.50 is: 105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 139.41 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/139.41 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 139.41 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 10,664.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,664.87/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.61

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