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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 150.85 and 46.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 150.85 and 46.54 is: 69.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 150.85 = 46.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/150.85 = 46.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 150.85 × 46.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 7,020.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020.56/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.73

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