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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 152.18 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 152.18 and 65.48 is: 98.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 152.18 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/152.18 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 152.18 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 9,964.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964.75/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.14

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