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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 151.91 and 93.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 151.91 and 93.92 is: 140.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 151.91 = 93.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/151.91 = 93.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 151.91 × 93.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 14,266.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,266.51/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.68

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