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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 152.50 and 100.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 152.50 and 100.15 is: 149.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 152.50 = 100.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/152.50 = 100.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 152.50 × 100.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 15,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,272.88/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.98

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