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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 152.18 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 152.18 and 52.74 is: 78.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 152.18 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/152.18 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 152.18 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 8,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025.71/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.99

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