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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 152.87 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 152.87 and 67.14 is: 100.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 152.87 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/152.87 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 152.87 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 10,263.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,263.36/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.83

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