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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.57, 152.43 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.57, 152.43 and 67.40 is: 101.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.57 : 152.43 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.57/152.43 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.57x = 152.43 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.57x = 10,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274.16/101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.15

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