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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 153.25 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 153.25 and 91.88 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 153.25 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/153.25 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 153.25 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 14,080.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,080.61/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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