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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 151.96 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 151.96 and 72.54 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 151.96 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/151.96 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 151.96 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 11,023.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,023.18/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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