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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 152.19 and 83.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 152.19 and 83.42 is: 125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 152.19 = 83.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/152.19 = 83.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 152.19 × 83.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 12,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,695.69/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.03

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