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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.89, 152.76 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.89, 152.76 and 81.59 is: 122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.89 : 152.76 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.89/152.76 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.89x = 152.76 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.89x = 12,464.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,464.07/101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.33

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