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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 151.99 and 88.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 151.99 and 88.47 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 151.99 = 88.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/151.99 = 88.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 151.99 × 88.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 13,446.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,446.56/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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