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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 152.42 and 81.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 152.42 and 81.23 is: 122.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 152.42 = 81.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/152.42 = 81.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 152.42 × 81.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 12,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,379.91/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.00

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