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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 152.28 and 69.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 152.28 and 69.48 is: 104.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 152.28 = 69.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/152.28 = 69.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 152.28 × 69.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 10,580.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,580.41/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.13

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