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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 152.64 and 63.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 152.64 and 63.25 is: 94.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 152.64 = 63.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/152.64 = 63.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 152.64 × 63.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 9,654.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,654.74/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.89

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