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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 150.99 and 49.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 150.99 and 49.27 is: 73.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 150.99 = 49.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/150.99 = 49.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 150.99 × 49.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 7,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,439.28/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.88

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