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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 152.07 and 82.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 152.07 and 82.15 is: 123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 152.07 = 82.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/152.07 = 82.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 152.07 × 82.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 12,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,492.14/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.06

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