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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.37, 150.60 and 46.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.37, 150.60 and 46.31 is: 69.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.37 : 150.60 = 46.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.37/150.60 = 46.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.37x = 150.60 × 46.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.37x = 6,974.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,974.29/100.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.49

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