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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.50, 151.94 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.50, 151.94 and 87.83 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.50 : 151.94 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.50/151.94 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.50x = 151.94 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.50x = 13,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,344.89/101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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