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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 152.06 and 50.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 152.06 and 50.05 is: 75.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 152.06 = 50.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/152.06 = 50.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 152.06 × 50.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 7,610.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610.35/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.02

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