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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.27, 151.17 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.27, 151.17 and 93.31 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.27 : 151.17 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.27/151.17 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.27x = 151.17 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.27x = 14,105.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,105.67/100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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