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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 152.10 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 152.10 and 93.65 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 152.10 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/152.10 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 152.10 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 14,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,243.40/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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