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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 152.39 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 152.39 and 81.35 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 152.39 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/152.39 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 152.39 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 12,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,395.76/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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