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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.37, 150.65 and 69.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.37, 150.65 and 69.96 is: 105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.37 : 150.65 = 69.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.37/150.65 = 69.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.37x = 150.65 × 69.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.37x = 10,538.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,538.75/100.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.00

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