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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 152 and 77.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 152 and 77.76 is: 116.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 152 = 77.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/152 = 77.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 152 × 77.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 11,819.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,819.52/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.15

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