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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 152.54 and 71.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 152.54 and 71.22 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 152.54 = 71.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/152.54 = 71.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 152.54 × 71.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 10,863.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,863.90/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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