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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.10, 149.94 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.10, 149.94 and 46.04 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.10 : 149.94 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.10/149.94 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.10x = 149.94 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.10x = 6,903.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903.24/100.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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