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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 151.79 and 47.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 151.79 and 47.07 is: 70.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 151.79 = 47.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/151.79 = 47.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 151.79 × 47.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 7,145.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,145.02/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.50

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