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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.30, 151.05 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.30, 151.05 and 92.90 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.30 : 151.05 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.30/151.05 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.30x = 151.05 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.30x = 14,032.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032.08/101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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