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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.02, 150.64 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.02, 150.64 and 95.62 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.02 : 150.64 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.02/150.64 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.02x = 150.64 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.02x = 14,404.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,404.20/101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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