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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 152.67 and 56.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 152.67 and 56.07 is: 84.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 152.67 = 56.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/152.67 = 56.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 152.67 × 56.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 8,559.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559.67/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.18

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