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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 151.96 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 151.96 and 85.17 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 151.96 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/151.96 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 151.96 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 12,942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,942.43/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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