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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 152.03 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 152.03 and 96.22 is: 144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 152.03 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/152.03 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 152.03 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 14,628.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,628.33/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.52

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