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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 152.61 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 152.61 and 93.66 is: 140.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 152.61 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/152.61 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 152.61 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 14,293.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,293.45/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.55

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