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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 150.63 and 95.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 150.63 and 95.32 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 150.63 = 95.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/150.63 = 95.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 150.63 × 95.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 14,358.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,358.05/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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