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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 152.19 and 82.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 152.19 and 82.11 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 152.19 = 82.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/152.19 = 82.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 152.19 × 82.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 12,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,496.32/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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