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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.87, 151.58 and 101.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.87, 151.58 and 101.53 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.87 : 151.58 = 101.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.87/151.58 = 101.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.87x = 151.58 × 101.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.87x = 15,389.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,389.92/101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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