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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.90, 152.04 and 100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.90, 152.04 and 100.48 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.90 : 152.04 = 100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.90/152.04 = 100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.90x = 152.04 × 100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.90x = 15,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276.98/101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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