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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.49, 151.58 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.49, 151.58 and 86.97 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.49 : 151.58 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.49/151.58 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.49x = 151.58 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.49x = 13,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182.91/101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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