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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 151.97 and 49.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 151.97 and 49.92 is: 74.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 151.97 = 49.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/151.97 = 49.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 151.97 × 49.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 7,586.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,586.73/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.83

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