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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 152.61 and 97.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 152.61 and 97.42 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 152.61 = 97.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/152.61 = 97.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 152.61 × 97.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 14,867.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867.27/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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