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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 150.84 and 49.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 150.84 and 49.25 is: 73.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 150.84 = 49.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/150.84 = 49.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 150.84 × 49.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 7,429.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,429.25/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.79

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