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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 152.07 and 93.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 152.07 and 93.28 is: 139.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 152.07 = 93.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/152.07 = 93.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 152.07 × 93.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 14,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185.09/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.92

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