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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 150.90 and 46.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 150.90 and 46.41 is: 69.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 150.90 = 46.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/150.90 = 46.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 150.90 × 46.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 7,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003.27/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.66

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