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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.91, 151.30 and 46.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.91, 151.30 and 46.78 is: 70.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.91 : 151.30 = 46.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.91/151.30 = 46.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.91x = 151.30 × 46.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.91x = 7,077.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,077.49/100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.13

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