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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.70, 150.96 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.70, 150.96 and 45.86 is: 68.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.70 : 150.96 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.70/150.96 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.70x = 150.96 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.70x = 6,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923.03/100.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.75

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