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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 151.93 and 65.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 151.93 and 65.24 is: 97.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 151.93 = 65.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/151.93 = 65.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 151.93 × 65.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 9,912.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,912.37/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.78

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