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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.66, 151.72 and 95.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.66, 151.72 and 95.18 is: 142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.66 : 151.72 = 95.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.66/151.72 = 95.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.66x = 151.72 × 95.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.66x = 14,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,440.71/101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.05

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