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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 151.86 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 151.86 and 91.83 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 151.86 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/151.86 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 151.86 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 13,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,945.30/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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