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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.41, 150.34 and 69.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.41, 150.34 and 69.66 is: 104.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 150.34 = 69.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/150.34 = 69.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 150.34 × 69.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 10,472.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472.68/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.30

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