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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.36, 151.09 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.36, 151.09 and 68.50 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.36 : 151.09 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.36/151.09 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.36x = 151.09 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.36x = 10,349.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349.67/100.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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