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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.46, 150.84 and 69.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.46, 150.84 and 69.99 is: 105.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.46 : 150.84 = 69.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.46/150.84 = 69.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.46x = 150.84 × 69.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.46x = 10,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,557.29/100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.09

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