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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 151.26 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 151.26 and 68.52 is: 102.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 151.26 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/151.26 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 151.26 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 10,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,364.34/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.94

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