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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 152.20 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 152.20 and 76.97 is: 115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 152.20 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/152.20 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 152.20 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 11,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,714.67/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.68

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