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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 151.76 and 69.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 151.76 and 69.20 is: 103.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 151.76 = 69.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/151.76 = 69.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 151.76 × 69.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 10,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,501.79/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.69

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