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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.20, 151.59 and 78.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.20, 151.59 and 78.29 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.20 : 151.59 = 78.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.20/151.59 = 78.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.20x = 151.59 × 78.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.20x = 11,867.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,867.98/101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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