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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 152.73 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 152.73 and 81.78 is: 122.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 152.73 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/152.73 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 152.73 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 12,490.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,490.26/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.53

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