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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 152.41 and 47.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 152.41 and 47.53 is: 71.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 152.41 = 47.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/152.41 = 47.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 152.41 × 47.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 7,244.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,244.17/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.24

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