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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.10, 150.19 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.10, 150.19 and 45.97 is: 68.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.10 : 150.19 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.10/150.19 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.10x = 150.19 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.10x = 6,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,903.74/100.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.97

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