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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 152.30 and 50.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 152.30 and 50.15 is: 75.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 152.30 = 50.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/152.30 = 50.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 152.30 × 50.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 7,637.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,637.85/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.23

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