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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 152.70 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 152.70 and 77.64 is: 116.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 152.70 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/152.70 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 152.70 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 11,855.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,855.63/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.51

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