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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 152.82 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 152.82 and 71.46 is: 107.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 152.82 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/152.82 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 152.82 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 10,920.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,920.52/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.19

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