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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 150.73 and 85.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 150.73 and 85.65 is: 127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 150.73 = 85.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/150.73 = 85.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 150.73 × 85.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 12,910.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,910.02/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.77

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