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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 151.90 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 151.90 and 88.94 is: 132.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 151.90 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/151.90 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 151.90 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 13,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,510.14/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.84

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