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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.23, 152.19 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.23, 152.19 and 93.71 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.23 : 152.19 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.23/152.19 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.23x = 152.19 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.23x = 14,261.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,261.72/101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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