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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.82, 150.88 and 69.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.82, 150.88 and 69.98 is: 104.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.82 : 150.88 = 69.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.82/150.88 = 69.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.82x = 150.88 × 69.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.82x = 10,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,557.83/100.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.72

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