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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 151.94 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 151.94 and 97.83 is: 145.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 151.94 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/151.94 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 151.94 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 14,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,864.53/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.84

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