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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 152.75 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 152.75 and 76.23 is: 114.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 152.75 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/152.75 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 152.75 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 11,643.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,643.75/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.22

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