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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.20, 150.81 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.20, 150.81 and 95 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.20 : 150.81 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.20/150.81 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.20x = 150.81 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.20x = 14,326.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326.95/101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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