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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.11, 151.67 and 47.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.11, 151.67 and 47.07 is: 70.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.11 : 151.67 = 47.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.11/151.67 = 47.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.11x = 151.67 × 47.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.11x = 7,139.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,139.11/101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.61

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