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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 151.41 and 62.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 151.41 and 62.48 is: 93.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 151.41 = 62.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/151.41 = 62.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 151.41 × 62.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 9,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,460.10/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.66

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