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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.30, 138.49 and 97.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.30, 138.49 and 97.52 is: 133.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.30 : 138.49 = 97.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.30/138.49 = 97.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.30x = 138.49 × 97.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.30x = 13,505.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,505.54/101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.32

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