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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.34, 150.35 and 46.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.34, 150.35 and 46.21 is: 69.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.34 : 150.35 = 46.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.34/150.35 = 46.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.34x = 150.35 × 46.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.34x = 6,947.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,947.07/100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.23

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