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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 152.92 and 37.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 152.92 and 37.79 is: 56.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 152.92 = 37.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/152.92 = 37.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 152.92 × 37.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 5,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,778.85/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.68

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