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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 151.80 and 47.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 151.80 and 47.11 is: 70.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 151.80 = 47.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/151.80 = 47.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 151.80 × 47.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 7,151.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,151.30/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.62

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