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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 150.96 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 150.96 and 94.30 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 150.96 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/150.96 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 150.96 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 14,235.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,235.50/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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