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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 152.22 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 152.22 and 91.91 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 152.22 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/152.22 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 152.22 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 13,990.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,990.54/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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