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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 152.17 and 64.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 152.17 and 64.48 is: 96.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 152.17 = 64.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/152.17 = 64.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 152.17 × 64.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 9,811.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811.60/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.65

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