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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 152.96 and 65.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 152.96 and 65.88 is: 98.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 152.96 = 65.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/152.96 = 65.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 152.96 × 65.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 10,077.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,077.00/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.87

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