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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.50, 152.42 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.50, 152.42 and 94.02 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.50 : 152.42 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.50/152.42 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.50x = 152.42 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.50x = 14,330.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,330.53/101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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