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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.72, 153.16 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.72, 153.16 and 91.68 is: 138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.72 : 153.16 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.72/153.16 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.72x = 153.16 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.72x = 14,041.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,041.71/101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.04

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