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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.60, 150.92 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.60, 150.92 and 46.52 is: 69.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.60 : 150.92 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.60/150.92 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.60x = 150.92 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.60x = 7,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020.80/100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.79

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