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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 151.02 and 70.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 151.02 and 70.26 is: 105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 151.02 = 70.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/151.02 = 70.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 151.02 × 70.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 10,610.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,610.67/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.39

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