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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.53, 150.98 and 70.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.53, 150.98 and 70.25 is: 105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.53 : 150.98 = 70.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.53/150.98 = 70.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.53x = 150.98 × 70.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.53x = 10,605.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605.24/100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.49

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