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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.25, 150.34 and 46.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.25, 150.34 and 46.18 is: 69.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.25 : 150.34 = 46.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.25/150.34 = 46.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.25x = 150.34 × 46.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.25x = 6,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,942.70/100.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.25

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