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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 151.95 and 81.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 151.95 and 81.94 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 151.95 = 81.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/151.95 = 81.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 151.95 × 81.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 12,450.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,450.02/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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