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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.30, 151.73 and 76.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.30, 151.73 and 76.98 is: 115.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.30 : 151.73 = 76.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.30/151.73 = 76.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.30x = 151.73 × 76.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.30x = 11,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,680.18/101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.30

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