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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.96, 151.40 and 46.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.96, 151.40 and 46.81 is: 70.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.96 : 151.40 = 46.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.96/151.40 = 46.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.96x = 151.40 × 46.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.96x = 7,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,087.18/100.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.20

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