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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 152.51 and 94.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 152.51 and 94.25 is: 141.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 152.51 = 94.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/152.51 = 94.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 152.51 × 94.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 14,372.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372.83/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.56

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