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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.32, 151.72 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.32, 151.72 and 86.97 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.32 : 151.72 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.32/151.72 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.32x = 151.72 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.32x = 13,194.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,194.97/101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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