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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.06, 149.92 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.06, 149.92 and 45.82 is: 68.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.06 : 149.92 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.06/149.92 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.06x = 149.92 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.06x = 6,869.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,869.33/100.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.65

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