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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 152.34 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 152.34 and 67.14 is: 100.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 152.34 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/152.34 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 152.34 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 10,228.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,228.11/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.81

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