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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.30, 151.47 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.30, 151.47 and 94.82 is: 141.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.30 : 151.47 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.30/151.47 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.30x = 151.47 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.30x = 14,362.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,362.39/101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.78

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