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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 152.71 and 71.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 152.71 and 71.37 is: 107.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 152.71 = 71.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/152.71 = 71.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 152.71 × 71.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 10,898.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,898.73/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.07

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