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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 151.87 and 91.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 151.87 and 91.15 is: 136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 151.87 = 91.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/151.87 = 91.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 151.87 × 91.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 13,842.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,842.95/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.59

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