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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 151.97 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 151.97 and 99.19 is: 148.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 151.97 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/151.97 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 151.97 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 15,073.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073.14/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.56

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