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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 152.30 and 47.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 152.30 and 47.36 is: 71.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 152.30 = 47.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/152.30 = 47.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 152.30 × 47.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 7,212.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,212.93/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.02

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