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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 152.03 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 152.03 and 62.66 is: 94.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 152.03 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/152.03 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 152.03 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 9,525.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525.13/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.06

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