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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 151.03 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 151.03 and 96.46 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 151.03 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/151.03 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 151.03 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 14,568.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,568.35/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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