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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 151.44 and 100.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 151.44 and 100.76 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 151.44 = 100.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/151.44 = 100.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 151.44 × 100.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 15,258.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,258.80/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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