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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.09, 150.03 and 69.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.09, 150.03 and 69.58 is: 104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.09 : 150.03 = 69.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.09/150.03 = 69.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.09x = 150.03 × 69.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.09x = 10,439.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,439.09/100.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.30

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