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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 152.85 and 77.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 152.85 and 77.96 is: 116.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 152.85 = 77.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/152.85 = 77.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 152.85 × 77.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 11,916.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,916.19/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.99

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