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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 152.91 and 79.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 152.91 and 79.12 is: 118.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 152.91 = 79.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/152.91 = 79.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 152.91 × 79.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 12,098.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,098.24/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.70

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