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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 152.21 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 152.21 and 83.35 is: 125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 152.21 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/152.21 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 152.21 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 12,686.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,686.70/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.29

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