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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 151.58 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 151.58 and 94.03 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 151.58 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/151.58 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 151.58 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 14,253.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,253.07/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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