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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 152.82 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 152.82 and 81.69 is: 122.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 152.82 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/152.82 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 152.82 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 12,483.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,483.87/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.41

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