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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 151.81 and 47.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 151.81 and 47.06 is: 70.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 151.81 = 47.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/151.81 = 47.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 151.81 × 47.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 7,144.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,144.18/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.62

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