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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.80, 151.73 and 96.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.80, 151.73 and 96.66 is: 144.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.80 : 151.73 = 96.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.80/151.73 = 96.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.80x = 151.73 × 96.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.80x = 14,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,666.22/101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.07

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