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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.30, 139.83 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.30, 139.83 and 76.74 is: 105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.30 : 139.83 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.30/139.83 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.30x = 139.83 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.30x = 10,730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,730.55/101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.93

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