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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 151.67 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 151.67 and 93.52 is: 140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 151.67 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/151.67 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 151.67 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 14,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184.18/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.44

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