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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.08, 152.22 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.08, 152.22 and 101.18 is: 150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.08 : 152.22 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.08/152.22 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.08x = 152.22 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.08x = 15,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,400.86/102.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.88

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