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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 152.56 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 152.56 and 71.36 is: 106.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 152.56 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/152.56 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 152.56 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 10,886.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,886.68/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.98

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