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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.88 and 101.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.88 and 101.36 is: 152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.88 = 101.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.88 = 101.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.88 × 101.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 15,495.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495.92/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.16

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