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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 151.83 and 81.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 151.83 and 81.98 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 151.83 = 81.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/151.83 = 81.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 151.83 × 81.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 12,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,447.02/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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