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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.86, 151.20 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.86, 151.20 and 46.77 is: 70.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.86 : 151.20 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.86/151.20 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.86x = 151.20 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.86x = 7,071.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,071.62/100.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.11

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