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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 152.64 and 47.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 152.64 and 47.63 is: 71.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 152.64 = 47.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/152.64 = 47.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 152.64 × 47.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 7,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,269.48/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.41

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