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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.93 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.93 and 46.50 is: 69.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.93 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.93 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.93 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 7,018.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,018.25/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.74

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