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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 152.28 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 152.28 and 72.12 is: 108.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 152.28 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/152.28 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 152.28 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 10,982.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,982.43/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.18

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