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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 151.67 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 151.67 and 88.45 is: 132.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 151.67 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/151.67 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 151.67 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 13,414.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,414.60/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.08

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