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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.52, 151.54 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.52, 151.54 and 93.56 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.52 : 151.54 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.52/151.54 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.52x = 151.54 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.52x = 14,178.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178.08/100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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