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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.45, 152.23 and 47.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.45, 152.23 and 47.34 is: 71.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.45 : 152.23 = 47.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.45/152.23 = 47.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.45x = 152.23 × 47.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.45x = 7,206.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,206.57/101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.04

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