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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.32, 152.03 and 100.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.32, 152.03 and 100.55 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.32 : 152.03 = 100.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.32/152.03 = 100.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.32x = 152.03 × 100.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.32x = 15,286.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,286.11/101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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