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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 152.61 and 97.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 152.61 and 97.54 is: 146.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 152.61 = 97.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/152.61 = 97.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 152.61 × 97.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 14,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,884.33/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.43

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