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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.72, 152.43 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.72, 152.43 and 75.92 is: 113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.72 : 152.43 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.72/152.43 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.72x = 152.43 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.72x = 11,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,572.49/101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.77

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