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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 150.27 and 69.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 150.27 and 69.85 is: 104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 150.27 = 69.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/150.27 = 69.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 150.27 × 69.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 10,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,496.36/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.72

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