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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 152.49 and 100.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 152.49 and 100.86 is: 151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 152.49 = 100.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/152.49 = 100.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 152.49 × 100.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 15,380.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,380.14/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.05

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