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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.94, 151.23 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.94, 151.23 and 70.50 is: 105.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.94 : 151.23 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.94/151.23 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.94x = 151.23 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.94x = 10,661.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,661.72/100.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.63

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