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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 151.80 and 101.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 151.80 and 101.20 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 151.80 = 101.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/151.80 = 101.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 151.80 × 101.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 15,362.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,362.16/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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