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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 151.39 and 91.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 151.39 and 91.21 is: 136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 151.39 = 91.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/151.39 = 91.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 151.39 × 91.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 13,808.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,808.28/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.10

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