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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 151.81 and 94.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 151.81 and 94.28 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 151.81 = 94.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/151.81 = 94.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 151.81 × 94.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 14,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,311.65/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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