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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.29, 152.70 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.29, 152.70 and 94.90 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.29 : 152.70 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.29/152.70 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.29x = 152.70 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.29x = 14,491.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,491.23/101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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