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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 150.96 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 150.96 and 93.96 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 150.96 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/150.96 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 150.96 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 14,184.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,184.20/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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