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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 152.93 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 152.93 and 86.49 is: 130.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 152.93 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/152.93 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 152.93 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 13,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,227.13/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.09

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