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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.20, 151.72 and 72.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.20, 151.72 and 72.24 is: 108.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.20 : 151.72 = 72.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.20/151.72 = 72.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.20x = 151.72 × 72.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.20x = 10,960.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,960.25/101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.30

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