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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 152.48 and 95.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 152.48 and 95.27 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 152.48 = 95.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/152.48 = 95.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 152.48 × 95.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 14,526.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,526.25/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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