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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 151.52 and 97.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 151.52 and 97.82 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 151.52 = 97.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/151.52 = 97.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 151.52 × 97.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 14,821.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,821.17/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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