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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.47, 150.78 and 45.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.47, 150.78 and 45.64 is: 68.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.47 : 150.78 = 45.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.47/150.78 = 45.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.47x = 150.78 × 45.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.47x = 6,881.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,881.60/100.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.49

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