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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.20, 151.48 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.20, 151.48 and 82 is: 122.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.20 : 151.48 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.20/151.48 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.20x = 151.48 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.20x = 12,421.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421.36/101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.74

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