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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 152.26 and 67.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 152.26 and 67.38 is: 100.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 152.26 = 67.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/152.26 = 67.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 152.26 × 67.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 10,259.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,259.28/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.87

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