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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 152.50 and 50.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 152.50 and 50.28 is: 75.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 152.50 = 50.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/152.50 = 50.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 152.50 × 50.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 7,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,667.70/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.44

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