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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 151.74 and 47.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 151.74 and 47.12 is: 70.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 151.74 = 47.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/151.74 = 47.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 151.74 × 47.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 7,149.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,149.23/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.70

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