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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 152.28 and 72.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 152.28 and 72.78 is: 108.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 152.28 = 72.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/152.28 = 72.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 152.28 × 72.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 11,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,082.94/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.91

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