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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 152.92 and 63.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 152.92 and 63.44 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 152.92 = 63.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/152.92 = 63.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 152.92 × 63.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 9,700.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700.92/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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