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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 151.38 and 101.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 151.38 and 101.25 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 151.38 = 101.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/151.38 = 101.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 151.38 × 101.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 15,327.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,327.23/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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