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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 153.06 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 153.06 and 94.56 is: 142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 153.06 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/153.06 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 153.06 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 14,473.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,473.35/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.57

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