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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 151.82 and 70.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 151.82 and 70.82 is: 106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 151.82 = 70.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/151.82 = 70.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 151.82 × 70.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 10,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,750.78/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.20

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