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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.36, 150.60 and 46.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.36, 150.60 and 46.25 is: 69.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.36 : 150.60 = 46.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.36/150.60 = 46.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.36x = 150.60 × 46.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.36x = 6,965.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,965.25/100.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.40

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