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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 151.92 and 65.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 151.92 and 65.30 is: 97.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 151.92 = 65.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/151.92 = 65.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 151.92 × 65.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 9,920.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,920.38/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.76

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