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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.25, 151.91 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.25, 151.91 and 67.15 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.25 : 151.91 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.25/151.91 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.25x = 151.91 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.25x = 10,200.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,200.76/101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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