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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 151.27 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 151.27 and 85.96 is: 128.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 151.27 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/151.27 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 151.27 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 13,002.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,002.41/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.30

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