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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 150.44 and 69.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 150.44 and 69.80 is: 104.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 150.44 = 69.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/150.44 = 69.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 150.44 × 69.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 10,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500.71/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.84

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