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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 151.04 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 151.04 and 70.28 is: 105.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 151.04 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/151.04 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 151.04 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 10,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,615.09/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.43

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