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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 151 and 101.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 151 and 101.17 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 151 = 101.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/151 = 101.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 151 × 101.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 15,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276.67/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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