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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 153.12 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 153.12 and 71.54 is: 107.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 153.12 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/153.12 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 153.12 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 10,954.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,954.20/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.44

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