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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 152.43 and 70.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 152.43 and 70.90 is: 106.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 152.43 = 70.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/152.43 = 70.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 152.43 × 70.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 10,806.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,806.52/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.14

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