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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100, 149.90 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100, 149.90 and 45.86 is: 68.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100 : 149.90 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100/149.90 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100x = 149.90 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100x = 6,874.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,874.41/100
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.74

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