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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.36, 150.44 and 45.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.36, 150.44 and 45.47 is: 68.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.36 : 150.44 = 45.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.36/150.44 = 45.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.36x = 150.44 × 45.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.36x = 6,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,840.51/100.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.16

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