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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.04, 150.16 and 68.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.04, 150.16 and 68.20 is: 102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.04 : 150.16 = 68.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.04/150.16 = 68.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.04x = 150.16 × 68.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.04x = 10,240.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,240.91/100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.37

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