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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 151.34 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 151.34 and 96.02 is: 143.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 151.34 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/151.34 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 151.34 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 14,531.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,531.67/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.11

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