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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 152.77 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 152.77 and 93.69 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 152.77 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/152.77 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 152.77 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 14,313.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,313.02/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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