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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.65, 151.73 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.65, 151.73 and 93.69 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.65 : 151.73 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.65/151.73 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.65x = 151.73 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.65x = 14,215.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,215.58/100.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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