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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.66, 152.18 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.66, 152.18 and 99.02 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.66 : 152.18 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.66/152.18 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.66x = 152.18 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.66x = 15,069.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,069.12/101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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