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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 151.83 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 151.83 and 81.09 is: 121.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 151.83 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/151.83 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 151.83 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 12,311.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,311.89/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.73

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