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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 151.86 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 151.86 and 62.73 is: 94.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 151.86 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/151.86 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 151.86 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 9,526.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,526.18/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.11

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