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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 152.92 and 32.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 152.92 and 32.54 is: 48.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 152.92 = 32.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/152.92 = 32.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 152.92 × 32.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 4,976.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976.02/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.79

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