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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 152.76 and 47.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 152.76 and 47.71 is: 71.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 152.76 = 47.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/152.76 = 47.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 152.76 × 47.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 7,287.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,287.42/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.58

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