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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 152.66 and 50.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 152.66 and 50.46 is: 75.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 152.66 = 50.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/152.66 = 50.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 152.66 × 50.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 7,702.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702.97/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.70

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