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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 151.77 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 151.77 and 85.15 is: 127.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 151.77 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/151.77 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 151.77 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 12,923.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,923.72/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.51

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