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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.60, 152.46 and 63.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.60, 152.46 and 63.14 is: 94.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.60 : 152.46 = 63.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.60/152.46 = 63.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.60x = 152.46 × 63.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.60x = 9,626.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,626.32/101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.75

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