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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 152.42 and 99.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 152.42 and 99.79 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 152.42 = 99.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/152.42 = 99.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 152.42 × 99.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 15,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209.11/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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