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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.19, 150.23 and 46.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.19, 150.23 and 46.04 is: 69.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.19 : 150.23 = 46.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.19/150.23 = 46.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.19x = 150.23 × 46.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.19x = 6,915.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,915.61/100.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.03

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