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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 151.99 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 151.99 and 92.07 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 151.99 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/151.99 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 151.99 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 13,994.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,994.01/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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