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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 152.33 and 63.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 152.33 and 63.12 is: 94.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 152.33 = 63.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/152.33 = 63.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 152.33 × 63.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 9,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,614.61/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.49

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