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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 152.42 and 47.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 152.42 and 47.45 is: 71.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 152.42 = 47.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/152.42 = 47.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 152.42 × 47.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 7,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,232.47/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.19

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