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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.85, 151.36 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.85, 151.36 and 46.76 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.85 : 151.36 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.85/151.36 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.85x = 151.36 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.85x = 7,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,076.72/100.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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