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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 151.91 and 77.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 151.91 and 77.19 is: 115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 151.91 = 77.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/151.91 = 77.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 151.91 × 77.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 11,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,726.23/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.57

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