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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 150.93 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 150.93 and 93.99 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 150.93 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/150.93 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 150.93 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 14,185.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185.91/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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