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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 150.17 and 46.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 150.17 and 46.08 is: 69.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 150.17 = 46.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/150.17 = 46.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 150.17 × 46.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 6,919.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,919.60/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.05

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