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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 152.73 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 152.73 and 91.53 is: 137.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 152.73 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/152.73 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 152.73 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 13,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,979.38/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.95

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