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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.60, 150.71 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.60, 150.71 and 68.02 is: 101.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.60 : 150.71 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.60/150.71 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.60x = 150.71 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.60x = 10,251.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,251.29/100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.90

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