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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 139.63 and 100.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 139.63 and 100.72 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 139.63 = 100.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/139.63 = 100.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 139.63 × 100.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 14,063.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,063.53/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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