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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 152 and 47.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 152 and 47.19 is: 70.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 152 = 47.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/152 = 47.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 152 × 47.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 7,172.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,172.88/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.77

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