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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 152.19 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 152.19 and 64.86 is: 97.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 152.19 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/152.19 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 152.19 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 9,870.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,870.47/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.24

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