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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 151.99 and 62.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 151.99 and 62.79 is: 94.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 151.99 = 62.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/151.99 = 62.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 151.99 × 62.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 9,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,543.45/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.11

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