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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 151.16 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 151.16 and 95.25 is: 141.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 151.16 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/151.16 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 151.16 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 14,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,397.51/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.90

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