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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 150.74 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 150.74 and 94.08 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 150.74 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/150.74 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 150.74 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 14,181.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,181.15/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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