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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 151.60 and 78.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 151.60 and 78.34 is: 117.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 151.60 = 78.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/151.60 = 78.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 151.60 × 78.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 11,876.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,876.34/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.31

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