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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 151.94 and 99.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 151.94 and 99.22 is: 148.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 151.94 = 99.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/151.94 = 99.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 151.94 × 99.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 15,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,075.49/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.31

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