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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.14, 150.36 and 69.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.14, 150.36 and 69.76 is: 104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.14 : 150.36 = 69.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.14/150.36 = 69.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.14x = 150.36 × 69.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.14x = 10,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,489.04/100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.75

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