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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 152.42 and 46.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 152.42 and 46.72 is: 70.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 152.42 = 46.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/152.42 = 46.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 152.42 × 46.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 7,121.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,121.06/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.08

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