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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 153.05 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 153.05 and 71.62 is: 107.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 153.05 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/153.05 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 153.05 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 10,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,961.44/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.56

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