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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 152.70 and 91.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 152.70 and 91.50 is: 137.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 152.70 = 91.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/152.70 = 91.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 152.70 × 91.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 13,972.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,972.05/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.75

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