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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 151.06 and 70.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 151.06 and 70.10 is: 105.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 151.06 = 70.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/151.06 = 70.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 151.06 × 70.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 10,589.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,589.31/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.24

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