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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 153.07 and 95.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 153.07 and 95.55 is: 143.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 153.07 = 95.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/153.07 = 95.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 153.07 × 95.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 14,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,625.84/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.93

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