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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.21, 150.32 and 46.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.21, 150.32 and 46.11 is: 69.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.21 : 150.32 = 46.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.21/150.32 = 46.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.21x = 150.32 × 46.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.21x = 6,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,931.26/100.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.17

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