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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 139.92 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 139.92 and 94.32 is: 130.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 139.92 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/139.92 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 139.92 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 13,197.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,197.25/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.00

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