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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 152.43 and 94.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 152.43 and 94.85 is: 142.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 152.43 = 94.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/152.43 = 94.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 152.43 × 94.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 14,457.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,457.99/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.53

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