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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.67, 151.07 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.67, 151.07 and 68.24 is: 102.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.67 : 151.07 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.67/151.07 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.67x = 151.07 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.67x = 10,308.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308.43/100.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.40

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