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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 152.37 and 76.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 152.37 and 76.22 is: 114.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 152.37 = 76.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/152.37 = 76.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 152.37 × 76.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 11,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,612.88/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.10

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