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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 150.15 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 150.15 and 68.02 is: 102.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 150.15 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/150.15 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 150.15 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 10,213.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,213.20/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.07

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