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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 151.59 and 76.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 151.59 and 76.86 is: 115.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 151.59 = 76.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/151.59 = 76.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 151.59 × 76.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 11,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,651.21/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.11

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