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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.07, 151.47 and 46.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.07, 151.47 and 46.92 is: 70.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.07 : 151.47 = 46.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.07/151.47 = 46.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.07x = 151.47 × 46.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.07x = 7,106.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106.97/101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.32

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