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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 152.30 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 152.30 and 67.23 is: 100.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 152.30 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/152.30 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 152.30 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 10,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,239.13/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.91

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