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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 152.33 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 152.33 and 65.46 is: 98.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 152.33 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/152.33 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 152.33 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 9,971.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,971.19/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.23

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