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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.17, 150.30 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.17, 150.30 and 45.99 is: 69.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.17 : 150.30 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.17/150.30 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.17x = 150.30 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.17x = 6,912.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,912.30/100.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.01

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