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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 151.57 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 151.57 and 68.48 is: 102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 151.57 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/151.57 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 151.57 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 10,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,379.34/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.79

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