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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 151.88 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 151.88 and 78.60 is: 117.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 151.88 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/151.88 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 151.88 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 11,937.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,937.38/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.80

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