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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.08, 149.95 and 69.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.08, 149.95 and 69.54 is: 104.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.08 : 149.95 = 69.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.08/149.95 = 69.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.08x = 149.95 × 69.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.08x = 10,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,427.52/100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.19

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