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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 152.28 and 99.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 152.28 and 99.48 is: 149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 152.28 = 99.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/152.28 = 99.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 152.28 × 99.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 15,148.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,148.81/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.04

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