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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 152.61 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 152.61 and 91.45 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 152.61 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/152.61 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 152.61 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 13,956.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,956.18/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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