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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.55, 152.43 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.55, 152.43 and 77.25 is: 115.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.55 : 152.43 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.55/152.43 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.55x = 152.43 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.55x = 11,775.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,775.22/101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.95

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