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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 151.62 and 65.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 151.62 and 65.16 is: 97.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 151.62 = 65.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/151.62 = 65.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 151.62 × 65.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 9,879.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,879.56/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.66

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