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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 152.46 and 77.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 152.46 and 77.63 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 152.46 = 77.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/152.46 = 77.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 152.46 × 77.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 11,834.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,834.71/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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