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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 152.20 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 152.20 and 97.50 is: 146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 152.20 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/152.20 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 152.20 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 14,839.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,839.50/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.38

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