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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 152 and 78.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 152 and 78.43 is: 117.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 152 = 78.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/152 = 78.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 152 × 78.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 11,921.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,921.36/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.75

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