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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.91, 151.16 and 86.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.91, 151.16 and 86.33 is: 129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.91 : 151.16 = 86.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.91/151.16 = 86.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.91x = 151.16 × 86.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.91x = 13,048.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,048.46/100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.31

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