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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 151.89 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 151.89 and 94.58 is: 141.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 151.89 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/151.89 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 151.89 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 14,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,364.52/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.97

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