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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 152.47 and 63.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 152.47 and 63.29 is: 94.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 152.47 = 63.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/152.47 = 63.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 152.47 × 63.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 9,649.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649.83/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.80

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