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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 151.65 and 62.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 151.65 and 62.78 is: 93.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 151.65 = 62.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/151.65 = 62.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 151.65 × 62.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 9,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,520.59/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.90

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