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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 151.67 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 151.67 and 94.08 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 151.67 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/151.67 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 151.67 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 14,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,269.11/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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