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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 152.94 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 152.94 and 75.22 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 152.94 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/152.94 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 152.94 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 11,504.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,504.15/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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