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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.85, 151.30 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.85, 151.30 and 46.77 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.85 : 151.30 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.85/151.30 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.85x = 151.30 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.85x = 7,075.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075.79/100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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