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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 151.02 and 96.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 151.02 and 96.71 is: 143.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 151.02 = 96.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/151.02 = 96.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 151.02 × 96.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 14,604.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604.39/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.98

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