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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 151.37 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 151.37 and 85.76 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 151.37 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/151.37 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 151.37 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 12,981.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,981.06/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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