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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.90, 151.94 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.90, 151.94 and 101.76 is: 151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.90 : 151.94 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.90/151.94 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.90x = 151.94 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.90x = 15,461.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,461.41/101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.73

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