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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.46, 150.68 and 35.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.46, 150.68 and 35.45 is: 53.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.46 : 150.68 = 35.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.46/150.68 = 35.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.46x = 150.68 × 35.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.46x = 5,342.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,342.07/100.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.17

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