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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 150.03 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 150.03 and 69.55 is: 104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 150.03 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/150.03 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 150.03 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 10,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,434.21/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.27

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