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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 152.68 and 37.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 152.68 and 37.68 is: 56.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 152.68 = 37.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/152.68 = 37.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 152.68 × 37.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 5,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,752.98/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.53

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