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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 152.10 and 78.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 152.10 and 78.75 is: 118.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 152.10 = 78.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/152.10 = 78.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 152.10 × 78.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 11,977.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,977.88/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.21

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