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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.31, 151.73 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.31, 151.73 and 81.05 is: 121.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.31 : 151.73 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.31/151.73 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.31x = 151.73 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.31x = 12,296.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,296.55/101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.38

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