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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 152.20 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 152.20 and 67.22 is: 100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 152.20 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/152.20 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 152.20 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 10,230.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,230.88/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.83

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