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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.41 and 46.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.41 and 46.22 is: 69.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.41 = 46.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.41 = 46.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.41 × 46.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 6,951.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,951.90/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.28

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