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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 151.89 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 151.89 and 62.91 is: 94.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 151.89 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/151.89 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 151.89 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 9,555.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,555.40/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.21

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