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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 152.08 and 47.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 152.08 and 47.25 is: 70.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 152.08 = 47.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/152.08 = 47.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 152.08 × 47.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 7,185.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,185.66/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.84

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