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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 151.97 and 62.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 151.97 and 62.87 is: 94.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 151.97 = 62.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/151.97 = 62.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 151.97 × 62.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 9,553.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,553.59/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.25

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