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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.21, 152.70 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.21, 152.70 and 96.15 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.21 : 152.70 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.21/152.70 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.21x = 152.70 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.21x = 14,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,681.62/101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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