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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 151.80 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 151.80 and 62.66 is: 93.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 151.80 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/151.80 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 151.80 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 9,511.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,511.03/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.87

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