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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 152.28 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 152.28 and 69.60 is: 104.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 152.28 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/152.28 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 152.28 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 10,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,598.69/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.28

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