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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.85, 151.07 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.85, 151.07 and 46.71 is: 69.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.85 : 151.07 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.85/151.07 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.85x = 151.07 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.85x = 7,056.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,056.25/100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.97

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