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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 151.26 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 151.26 and 68.40 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 151.26 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/151.26 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 151.26 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 10,346.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346.18/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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