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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 152.81 and 76.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 152.81 and 76.18 is: 114.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 152.81 = 76.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/152.81 = 76.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 152.81 × 76.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 11,639.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,639.92/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.14

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