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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 151.92 and 65.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 151.92 and 65.22 is: 97.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 151.92 = 65.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/151.92 = 65.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 151.92 × 65.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 9,908.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,908.22/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.74

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