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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 109.22, 162.95 and 101.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 109.22, 162.95 and 101.86 is: 151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    109.22 : 162.95 = 101.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    109.22/162.95 = 101.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    109.22x = 162.95 × 101.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    109.22x = 16,597.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,597.17/109.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.97

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