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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.15, 150.28 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.15, 150.28 and 46.04 is: 69.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.15 : 150.28 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.15/150.28 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.15x = 150.28 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.15x = 6,918.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,918.66/100.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.08

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