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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 152.32 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 152.32 and 94.56 is: 141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 152.32 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/152.32 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 152.32 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 14,403.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,403.38/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.99

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