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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.29, 150.43 and 46.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.29, 150.43 and 46.12 is: 69.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.29 : 150.43 = 46.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.29/150.43 = 46.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.29x = 150.43 × 46.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.29x = 6,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,937.34/100.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.18

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