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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 151.56 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 151.56 and 83.52 is: 124.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 151.56 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/151.56 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 151.56 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 12,658.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,658.29/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.69

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