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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 152.70 and 46.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 152.70 and 46.95 is: 70.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 152.70 = 46.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/152.70 = 46.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 152.70 × 46.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 7,169.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,169.27/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.41

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