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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.49, 152.54 and 96.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.49, 152.54 and 96.69 is: 145.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.49 : 152.54 = 96.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.49/152.54 = 96.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.49x = 152.54 × 96.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.49x = 14,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,748.61/101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.32

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