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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 152.01 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 152.01 and 67.22 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 152.01 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/152.01 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 152.01 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 10,218.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,218.11/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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