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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 152.24 and 62.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 152.24 and 62.87 is: 94.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 152.24 = 62.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/152.24 = 62.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 152.24 × 62.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 9,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,570.25/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.40

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