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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.57, 152.23 and 47.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.57, 152.23 and 47.35 is: 70.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.57 : 152.23 = 47.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.57/152.23 = 47.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.57x = 152.23 × 47.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.57x = 7,208.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,208.09/101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.97

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