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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 151.03 and 97.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 151.03 and 97.66 is: 145.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 151.03 = 97.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/151.03 = 97.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 151.03 × 97.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 14,749.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749.59/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.66

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