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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 152.24 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 152.24 and 97.76 is: 146.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 152.24 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/152.24 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 152.24 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 14,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,882.98/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.72

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