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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 152.44 and 82.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 152.44 and 82.23 is: 123.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 152.44 = 82.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/152.44 = 82.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 152.44 × 82.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 12,535.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,535.14/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.55

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