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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 152.46 and 47.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 152.46 and 47.54 is: 71.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 152.46 = 47.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/152.46 = 47.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 152.46 × 47.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 7,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,248.33/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.33

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