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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.31, 150.89 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.31, 150.89 and 97.19 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.31 : 150.89 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.31/150.89 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.31x = 150.89 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.31x = 14,665.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,665.00/101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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