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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 151.65 and 97.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 151.65 and 97.65 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 151.65 = 97.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/151.65 = 97.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 151.65 × 97.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 14,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,808.62/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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