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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 151.50 and 94.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 151.50 and 94.34 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 151.50 = 94.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/151.50 = 94.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 151.50 × 94.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 14,292.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,292.51/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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