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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 151.74 and 47.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 151.74 and 47.08 is: 70.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 151.74 = 47.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/151.74 = 47.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 151.74 × 47.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 7,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,143.92/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.62

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