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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.45, 151.87 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.45, 151.87 and 93.86 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.45 : 151.87 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.45/151.87 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.45x = 151.87 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.45x = 14,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,254.52/101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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