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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 149.92 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 149.92 and 68 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 149.92 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/149.92 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 149.92 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 10,194.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194.56/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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