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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.78 and 46.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.78 and 46.58 is: 69.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.78 = 46.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.78 = 46.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.78 × 46.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 7,022.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,022.58/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.78

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