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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.25, 151.79 and 78.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.25, 151.79 and 78.35 is: 117.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.25 : 151.79 = 78.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.25/151.79 = 78.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.25x = 151.79 × 78.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.25x = 11,891.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,891.60/101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.45

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