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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.31 and 69.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.31 and 69.86 is: 104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.31 = 69.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.31 = 69.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.31 × 69.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 10,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500.66/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.73

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