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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.21, 152.12 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.21, 152.12 and 99.80 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.21 : 152.12 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.21/152.12 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.21x = 152.12 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.21x = 15,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,181.58/101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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