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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 153.23 and 100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 153.23 and 100.08 is: 150.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 153.23 = 100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/153.23 = 100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 153.23 × 100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 15,335.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,335.26/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.86

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