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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 152.82 and 79.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 152.82 and 79.05 is: 118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 152.82 = 79.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/152.82 = 79.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 152.82 × 79.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 12,080.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,080.42/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.51

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