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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.31, 151.82 and 46.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.31, 151.82 and 46.43 is: 69.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.31 : 151.82 = 46.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.31/151.82 = 46.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.31x = 151.82 × 46.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.31x = 7,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,049.00/101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.58

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