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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.58, 150.66 and 69.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.58, 150.66 and 69.72 is: 104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.58 : 150.66 = 69.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.58/150.66 = 69.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.58x = 150.66 × 69.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.58x = 10,504.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,504.02/100.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.44

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