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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 152.94 and 63.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 152.94 and 63.57 is: 95.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 152.94 = 63.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/152.94 = 63.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 152.94 × 63.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 9,722.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,722.40/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.46

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