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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 152.88 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 152.88 and 47.86 is: 71.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 152.88 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/152.88 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 152.88 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 7,316.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,316.84/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.75

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