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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 151.83 and 64.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 151.83 and 64.72 is: 96.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 151.83 = 64.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/151.83 = 64.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 151.83 × 64.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 9,826.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,826.44/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.92

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