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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 152.84 and 47.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 152.84 and 47.74 is: 71.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 152.84 = 47.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/152.84 = 47.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 152.84 × 47.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 7,296.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,296.83/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.62

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