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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.60 and 77.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.60 and 77.84 is: 116.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.60 = 77.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.60 = 77.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.60 × 77.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 11,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,878.38/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.64

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