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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.12, 407.92 and 101.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.12, 407.92 and 101.08 is: 151.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.12 : 407.92 = 101.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.12/407.92 = 101.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.12x = 407.92 × 101.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.12x = 41,232.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,232.55/272.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.52

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