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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 151.70 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 151.70 and 95.78 is: 143.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 151.70 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/151.70 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 151.70 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 14,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528.59/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.51

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