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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 152.19 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 152.19 and 87.64 is: 131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 152.19 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/152.19 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 152.19 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 13,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,337.55/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.61

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