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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.79, 150.91 and 70.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.79, 150.91 and 70.20 is: 105.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.79 : 150.91 = 70.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.79/150.91 = 70.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.79x = 150.91 × 70.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.79x = 10,593.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,593.88/100.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.11

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