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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 151.40 and 96.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 151.40 and 96.48 is: 144.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 151.40 = 96.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/151.40 = 96.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 151.40 × 96.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 14,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,606.59/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.58

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