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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 152.94 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 152.94 and 71.28 is: 106.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 152.94 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/152.94 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 152.94 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 10,901.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,901.56/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.97

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