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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 151.24 and 75.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 151.24 and 75.24 is: 112.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 151.24 = 75.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/151.24 = 75.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 151.24 × 75.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 11,379.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,379.30/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.67

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