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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.43, 150.57 and 46.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.43, 150.57 and 46.30 is: 69.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.43 : 150.57 = 46.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.43/150.57 = 46.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.43x = 150.57 × 46.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.43x = 6,971.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,971.01/100.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.41

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