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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.05, 151.67 and 82.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.05, 151.67 and 82.82 is: 124.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.05 : 151.67 = 82.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.05/151.67 = 82.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.05x = 151.67 × 82.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.05x = 12,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.90/101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.32

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