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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.26, 150.39 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.26, 150.39 and 69.66 is: 104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.26 : 150.39 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.26/150.39 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.26x = 150.39 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.26x = 10,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,476.17/100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.49

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