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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.05, 150.69 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.05, 150.69 and 96.69 is: 144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.05 : 150.69 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.05/150.69 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.05x = 150.69 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.05x = 14,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570.22/101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.19

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