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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 152.90 and 50.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 152.90 and 50.50 is: 75.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 152.90 = 50.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/152.90 = 50.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 152.90 × 50.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 7,721.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,721.45/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.73

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