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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 151.54 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 151.54 and 76.84 is: 115.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 151.54 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/151.54 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 151.54 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 11,644.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,644.33/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.29

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