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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 151.44 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 151.44 and 97.92 is: 145.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 151.44 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/151.44 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 151.44 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 14,829.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,829.00/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.73

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