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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.49, 150.81 and 45.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.49, 150.81 and 45.62 is: 68.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.49 : 150.81 = 45.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.49/150.81 = 45.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.49x = 150.81 × 45.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.49x = 6,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,879.95/100.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.46

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