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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.56, 150.89 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.56, 150.89 and 46.47 is: 69.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.56 : 150.89 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.56/150.89 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.56x = 150.89 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.56x = 7,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,011.86/100.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.73

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