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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 151.71 and 70.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 151.71 and 70.86 is: 105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 151.71 = 70.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/151.71 = 70.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 151.71 × 70.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 10,750.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,750.17/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.88

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