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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 150.86 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 150.86 and 45.70 is: 68.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 150.86 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/150.86 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 150.86 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 6,894.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,894.04/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.57

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