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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 152.60 and 78.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 152.60 and 78.99 is: 118.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 152.60 = 78.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/152.60 = 78.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 152.60 × 78.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 12,053.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,053.48/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.18

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