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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.24, 150.22 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.24, 150.22 and 68.16 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.24 : 150.22 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.24/150.22 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.24x = 150.22 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.24x = 10,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239.00/100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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