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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 152.68 and 63.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 152.68 and 63.09 is: 94.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 152.68 = 63.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/152.68 = 63.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 152.68 × 63.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 9,632.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632.58/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.72

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