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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 152.36 and 63.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 152.36 and 63.04 is: 94.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 152.36 = 63.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/152.36 = 63.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 152.36 × 63.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 9,604.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,604.77/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.50

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