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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 152.54 and 88.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 152.54 and 88.72 is: 132.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 152.54 = 88.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/152.54 = 88.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 152.54 × 88.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 13,533.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,533.35/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.97

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