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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 152.94 and 71.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 152.94 and 71.57 is: 107.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 152.94 = 71.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/152.94 = 71.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 152.94 × 71.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 10,945.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,945.15/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.32

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