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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.82 and 45.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.82 and 45.70 is: 68.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.82 = 45.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.82 = 45.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.82 × 45.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 6,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,892.47/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.54

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