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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 152.57 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 152.57 and 92.94 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 152.57 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/152.57 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 152.57 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 14,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178.63/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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