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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.53, 152.07 and 47.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.53, 152.07 and 47.26 is: 70.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.53 : 152.07 = 47.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.53/152.07 = 47.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.53x = 152.07 × 47.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.53x = 7,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,186.83/101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.79

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