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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 151.86 and 81.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 151.86 and 81.26 is: 121.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 151.86 = 81.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/151.86 = 81.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 151.86 × 81.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 12,340.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,340.14/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.57

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