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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 152.06 and 77.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 152.06 and 77.49 is: 116.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 152.06 = 77.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/152.06 = 77.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 152.06 × 77.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 11,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,782.74/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.17

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