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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.11, 150.66 and 96.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.11, 150.66 and 96.21 is: 143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.11 : 150.66 = 96.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.11/150.66 = 96.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.11x = 150.66 × 96.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.11x = 14,494.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,494.76/101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.36

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