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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.38, 150.59 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.38, 150.59 and 70.01 is: 105.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.38 : 150.59 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.38/150.59 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.38x = 150.59 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.38x = 10,542.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,542.81/100.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.03

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