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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.45, 152.03 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.45, 152.03 and 93.75 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.45 : 152.03 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.45/152.03 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.45x = 152.03 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.45x = 14,252.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252.34/101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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