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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.28, 150.38 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.28, 150.38 and 68.14 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.28 : 150.38 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.28/150.38 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.28x = 150.38 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.28x = 10,246.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,246.89/100.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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