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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 152.25 and 77.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 152.25 and 77.54 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 152.25 = 77.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/152.25 = 77.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 152.25 × 77.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 11,805.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,805.47/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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