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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 152.03 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 152.03 and 67.37 is: 100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 152.03 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/152.03 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 152.03 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 10,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,241.67/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.82

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