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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 152.94 and 49.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 152.94 and 49.93 is: 74.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 152.94 = 49.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/152.94 = 49.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 152.94 × 49.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 7,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,635.53/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.88

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