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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 152.84 and 100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 152.84 and 100.48 is: 151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 152.84 = 100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/152.84 = 100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 152.84 × 100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 15,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,357.36/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.63

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