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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 151.92 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 151.92 and 100.76 is: 150.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 151.92 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/151.92 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 151.92 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 15,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,306.70/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.91

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