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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 152.34 and 79.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 152.34 and 79.96 is: 119.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 152.34 = 79.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/152.34 = 79.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 152.34 × 79.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 12,181.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,181.11/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.73

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