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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.66, 150.92 and 46.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.66, 150.92 and 46.50 is: 69.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.66 : 150.92 = 46.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.66/150.92 = 46.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.66x = 150.92 × 46.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.66x = 7,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,017.78/100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.72

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