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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 152.03 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 152.03 and 85.37 is: 127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 152.03 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/152.03 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 152.03 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 12,978.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,978.04/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.85

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