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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 150.13 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 150.13 and 45.94 is: 68.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 150.13 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/150.13 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 150.13 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 6,896.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,896.22/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.92

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