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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.60, 152.76 and 69.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.60, 152.76 and 69.76 is: 104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.60 : 152.76 = 69.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.60/152.76 = 69.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.60x = 152.76 × 69.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.60x = 10,656.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,656.54/101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.89

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