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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.24, 150.48 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.24, 150.48 and 68.08 is: 102.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.24 : 150.48 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.24/150.48 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.24x = 150.48 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.24x = 10,244.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,244.68/100.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.20

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