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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 152.64 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 152.64 and 99.43 is: 149.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 152.64 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/152.64 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 152.64 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 15,177.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,177.00/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.44

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