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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 152.31 and 96.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 152.31 and 96.93 is: 146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 152.31 = 96.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/152.31 = 96.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 152.31 × 96.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 14,763.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,763.41/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.11

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