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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 152 and 94.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 152 and 94.52 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 152 = 94.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/152 = 94.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 152 × 94.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 14,367.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,367.04/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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