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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 152.49 and 63.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 152.49 and 63.17 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 152.49 = 63.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/152.49 = 63.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 152.49 × 63.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 9,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,632.03/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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