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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.07, 150.17 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.07, 150.17 and 45.99 is: 69.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.07 : 150.17 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.07/150.17 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.07x = 150.17 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.07x = 6,906.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,906.09/100.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.02

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