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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 153.09 and 101.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 153.09 and 101.76 is: 152.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 153.09 = 101.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/153.09 = 101.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 153.09 × 101.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 15,577.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,577.86/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.84

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