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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.89, 151.47 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.89, 151.47 and 93.33 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.89 : 151.47 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.89/151.47 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.89x = 151.47 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.89x = 14,136.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,136.70/100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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