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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.89, 152.72 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.89, 152.72 and 81.62 is: 122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.89 : 152.72 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.89/152.72 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.89x = 152.72 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.89x = 12,465.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,465.01/101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.34

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