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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.09, 151.53 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.09, 151.53 and 46.97 is: 70.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.09 : 151.53 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.09/151.53 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.09x = 151.53 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.09x = 7,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,117.74/101.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.41

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