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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 151.01 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 151.01 and 93.66 is: 139.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 151.01 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/151.01 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 151.01 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 14,143.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,143.44/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.80

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