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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 153.82 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 153.82 and 101.84 is: 153.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 153.82 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/153.82 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 153.82 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 15,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,664.52/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.82

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