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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.76, 151.06 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.76, 151.06 and 68.22 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.76 : 151.06 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.76/151.06 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.76x = 151.06 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.76x = 10,305.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,305.31/100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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