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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.30, 151.80 and 46.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.30, 151.80 and 46.47 is: 69.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.30 : 151.80 = 46.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.30/151.80 = 46.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.30x = 151.80 × 46.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.30x = 7,054.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,054.15/101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.64

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