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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 152.88 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 152.88 and 87.35 is: 131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 152.88 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/152.88 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 152.88 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 13,354.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,354.07/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.01

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