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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 151.98 and 95.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 151.98 and 95.13 is: 142.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 151.98 = 95.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/151.98 = 95.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 151.98 × 95.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 14,458.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458.43/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.48

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