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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 150.98 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 150.98 and 94.68 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 150.98 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/150.98 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 150.98 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 14,294.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,294.31/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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