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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 152.91 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 152.91 and 96.94 is: 145.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 152.91 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/152.91 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 152.91 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 14,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,823.10/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.70

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