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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.90, 151.42 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.90, 151.42 and 46.80 is: 70.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.90 : 151.42 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.90/151.42 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.90x = 151.42 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.90x = 7,086.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,086.46/100.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.23

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