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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.68, 151.36 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.68, 151.36 and 93.56 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.68 : 151.36 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.68/151.36 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.68x = 151.36 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.68x = 14,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,161.24/100.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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