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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.60, 151.02 and 68.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.60, 151.02 and 68.44 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.60 : 151.02 = 68.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.60/151.02 = 68.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.60x = 151.02 × 68.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.60x = 10,335.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,335.81/100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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