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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.38, 150.24 and 69.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.38, 150.24 and 69.81 is: 104.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.38 : 150.24 = 69.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.38/150.24 = 69.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.38x = 150.24 × 69.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.38x = 10,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,488.25/100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.49

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