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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.50, 152.06 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.50, 152.06 and 85.15 is: 127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.50 : 152.06 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.50/152.06 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.50x = 152.06 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.50x = 12,946.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,946.72/101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.56

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