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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.22, 150.33 and 46.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.22, 150.33 and 46.12 is: 69.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.22 : 150.33 = 46.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.22/150.33 = 46.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.22x = 150.33 × 46.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.22x = 6,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,932.47/100.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.17

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