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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.97, 151.50 and 46.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.97, 151.50 and 46.85 is: 70.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.97 : 151.50 = 46.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.97/151.50 = 46.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.97x = 151.50 × 46.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.97x = 7,097.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097.02/100.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.29

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