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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.30, 141.55 and 101.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.30, 141.55 and 101.30 is: 141.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.30 : 141.55 = 101.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.30/141.55 = 101.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.30x = 141.55 × 101.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.30x = 14,339.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,339.02/101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.55

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