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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 151.92 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 151.92 and 79.92 is: 119.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 151.92 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/151.92 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 151.92 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 12,141.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,141.45/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.69

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