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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.66, 152.56 and 77.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.66, 152.56 and 77.66 is: 116.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.66 : 152.56 = 77.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.66/152.56 = 77.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.66x = 152.56 × 77.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.66x = 11,847.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,847.81/101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.54

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