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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 151.45 and 81.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 151.45 and 81.74 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 151.45 = 81.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/151.45 = 81.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 151.45 × 81.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 12,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,379.52/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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