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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 151.70 and 93.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 151.70 and 93.02 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 151.70 = 93.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/151.70 = 93.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 151.70 × 93.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 14,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,109.91/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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