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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 152.91 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 152.91 and 101.54 is: 152.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 152.91 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/152.91 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 152.91 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 15,526.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,526.48/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.32

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