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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.29, 152.16 and 62.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.29, 152.16 and 62.86 is: 94.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.29 : 152.16 = 62.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.29/152.16 = 62.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.29x = 152.16 × 62.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.29x = 9,564.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,564.78/101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.43

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