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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.58, 152.53 and 96.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.58, 152.53 and 96.84 is: 145.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.58 : 152.53 = 96.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.58/152.53 = 96.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.58x = 152.53 × 96.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.58x = 14,771.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,771.01/101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.41

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