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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 152.44 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 152.44 and 95.68 is: 143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 152.44 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/152.44 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 152.44 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 14,584.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,584.84/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.53

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