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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.27, 150.26 and 46.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.27, 150.26 and 46.07 is: 69.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.27 : 150.26 = 46.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.27/150.26 = 46.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.27x = 150.26 × 46.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.27x = 6,922.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,922.06/100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.03

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