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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.23, 151.77 and 70.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.23, 151.77 and 70.85 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.23 : 151.77 = 70.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.23/151.77 = 70.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.23x = 151.77 × 70.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.23x = 10,752.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,752.90/101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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