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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 151.30 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 151.30 and 94.88 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 151.30 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/151.30 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 151.30 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 14,355.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,355.34/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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