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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 150.94 and 101

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 150.94 and 101 is: 150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 150.94 = 101 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/150.94 = 101/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 150.94 × 101
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 15,244.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,244.94/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.40

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