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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 152.92 and 37.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 152.92 and 37.81 is: 56.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 152.92 = 37.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/152.92 = 37.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 152.92 × 37.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 5,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781.91/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.72

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