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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.29, 150.36 and 67.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.29, 150.36 and 67.83 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.29 : 150.36 = 67.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.29/150.36 = 67.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.29x = 150.36 × 67.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.29x = 10,198.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198.92/100.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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