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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.66, 152.26 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.66, 152.26 and 91.42 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.66 : 152.26 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.66/152.26 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.66x = 152.26 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.66x = 13,919.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,919.00/101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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