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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.31, 151.61 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.31, 151.61 and 92.76 is: 138.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.31 : 151.61 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.31/151.61 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.31x = 151.61 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.31x = 14,063.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,063.34/101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.81

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