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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 152.66 and 36.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 152.66 and 36.78 is: 55.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 152.66 = 36.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/152.66 = 36.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 152.66 × 36.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 5,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,614.83/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.17

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