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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.05, 151.27 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.05, 151.27 and 91.73 is: 137.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.05 : 151.27 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.05/151.27 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.05x = 151.27 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.05x = 13,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876.15/101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.32

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