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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.15, 150.26 and 71.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.15, 150.26 and 71.30 is: 106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.15 : 150.26 = 71.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.15/150.26 = 71.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.15x = 150.26 × 71.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.15x = 10,713.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,713.56/100.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.98

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