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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 151.62 and 92.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 151.62 and 92.17 is: 137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 151.62 = 92.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/151.62 = 92.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 151.62 × 92.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 13,974.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,974.82/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.89

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