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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 151.40 and 96.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 151.40 and 96.12 is: 143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 151.40 = 96.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/151.40 = 96.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 151.40 × 96.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 14,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552.57/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.35

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