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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 152.73 and 99.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 152.73 and 99.09 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 152.73 = 99.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/152.73 = 99.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 152.73 × 99.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 15,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,134.02/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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