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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.48, 150.58 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.48, 150.58 and 68.44 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.48 : 150.58 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.48/150.58 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.48x = 150.58 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.48x = 10,305.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305.70/100.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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