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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 152.44 and 78.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 152.44 and 78.58 is: 118.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 152.44 = 78.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/152.44 = 78.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 152.44 × 78.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 11,977.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,977.58/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.04

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