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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 151.93 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 151.93 and 99.55 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 151.93 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/151.93 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 151.93 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 15,124.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,124.63/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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