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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.73 and 50.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.73 and 50.45 is: 75.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.73 = 50.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.73 = 50.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.73 × 50.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 7,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,704.46/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.66

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