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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 152.40 and 69.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 152.40 and 69.56 is: 104.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 152.40 = 69.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/152.40 = 69.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 152.40 × 69.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 10,601.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,601.33/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.25

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