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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 152.34 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 152.34 and 91.60 is: 137.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 152.34 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/152.34 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 152.34 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 13,954.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,954.34/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.24

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