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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.72, 152.55 and 47.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.72, 152.55 and 47.60 is: 71.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.72 : 152.55 = 47.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.72/152.55 = 47.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.72x = 152.55 × 47.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.72x = 7,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,261.38/101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.39

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