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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.40, 151.19 and 101.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.40, 151.19 and 101.26 is: 150.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.40 : 151.19 = 101.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.40/151.19 = 101.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.40x = 151.19 × 101.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.40x = 15,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,309.50/101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.98

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