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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 151.86 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 151.86 and 79.96 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 151.86 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/151.86 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 151.86 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 12,142.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,142.73/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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