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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 151.52 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 151.52 and 94.68 is: 141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 151.52 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/151.52 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 151.52 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 14,345.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345.44/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.31

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