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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 151.89 and 47.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 151.89 and 47.13 is: 70.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 151.89 = 47.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/151.89 = 47.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 151.89 × 47.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 7,158.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,158.58/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.72

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