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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.69, 150.93 and 46.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.69, 150.93 and 46.57 is: 69.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.69 : 150.93 = 46.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.69/150.93 = 46.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.69x = 150.93 × 46.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.69x = 7,028.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,028.81/100.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.81

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