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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 152.96 and 63.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 152.96 and 63.52 is: 95.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 152.96 = 63.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/152.96 = 63.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 152.96 × 63.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 9,715.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,715.32/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.26

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