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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 151.35 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 151.35 and 91.01 is: 136.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 151.35 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/151.35 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 151.35 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 13,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,774.36/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.38

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