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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 151.89 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 151.89 and 67.13 is: 100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 151.89 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/151.89 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 151.89 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 10,195.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,195.62/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.49

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