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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.61, 152.93 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.61, 152.93 and 101.76 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.61 : 152.93 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.61/152.93 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.61x = 152.93 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.61x = 15,562.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,562.16/102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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