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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 150.89 and 70.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 150.89 and 70.45 is: 105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 150.89 = 70.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/150.89 = 70.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 150.89 × 70.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 10,629.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,629.47/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.57

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