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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.46, 150.08 and 65.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.46, 150.08 and 65.47 is: 97.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.46 : 150.08 = 65.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.46/150.08 = 65.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.46x = 150.08 × 65.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.46x = 9,825.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,825.26/100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.80

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