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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 152.04 and 71.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 152.04 and 71.01 is: 106.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 152.04 = 71.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/152.04 = 71.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 152.04 × 71.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 10,796.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,796.36/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.41

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