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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 151.89 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 151.89 and 62.70 is: 94.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 151.89 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/151.89 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 151.89 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 9,523.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,523.50/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.12

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