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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.45, 151.88 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.45, 151.88 and 88.49 is: 132.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.45 : 151.88 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.45/151.88 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.45x = 151.88 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.45x = 13,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,439.80/101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.47

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