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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 151.62 and 46.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 151.62 and 46.96 is: 70.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 151.62 = 46.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/151.62 = 46.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 151.62 × 46.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 7,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120.08/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.44

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