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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.16, 150.18 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.16, 150.18 and 45.99 is: 68.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.16 : 150.18 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.16/150.18 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.16x = 150.18 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.16x = 6,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,906.78/100.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.96

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