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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 152.48 and 100.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 152.48 and 100.74 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 152.48 = 100.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/152.48 = 100.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 152.48 × 100.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 15,360.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,360.84/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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