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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 152.26 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 152.26 and 81.30 is: 121.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 152.26 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/152.26 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 152.26 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 12,378.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,378.74/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.79

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