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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.01, 150.08 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.01, 150.08 and 45.88 is: 68.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.01 : 150.08 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.01/150.08 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.01x = 150.08 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.01x = 6,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,885.41/100.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.85

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