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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 152.04 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 152.04 and 99.44 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 152.04 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/152.04 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 152.04 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 15,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118.86/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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