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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 140.00 and 94.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 140.00 and 94.59 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 140.00 = 94.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/140.00 = 94.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 140.00 × 94.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 13,242.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,242.13/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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