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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 139.74 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 139.74 and 76.74 is: 105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 139.74 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/139.74 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 139.74 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 10,723.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,723.65/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.82

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