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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 151.56 and 101.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 151.56 and 101.16 is: 150.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 151.56 = 101.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/151.56 = 101.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 151.56 × 101.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 15,331.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,331.81/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.76

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