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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 152.54 and 94.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 152.54 and 94.58 is: 142.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 152.54 = 94.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/152.54 = 94.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 152.54 × 94.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 14,426.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426.92/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.58

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