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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.06, 152.21 and 75.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.06, 152.21 and 75.56 is: 113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.06 : 152.21 = 75.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.06/152.21 = 75.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.06x = 152.21 × 75.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.06x = 11,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,500.99/101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.80

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