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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.91, 151.27 and 70.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.91, 151.27 and 70.47 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.91 : 151.27 = 70.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.91/151.27 = 70.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.91x = 151.27 × 70.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.91x = 10,659.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,659.82/100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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