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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 152.74 and 96.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 152.74 and 96.73 is: 145.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 152.74 = 96.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/152.74 = 96.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 152.74 × 96.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 14,773.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,773.92/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.75

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