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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 152.24 and 94.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 152.24 and 94.41 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 152.24 = 94.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/152.24 = 94.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 152.24 × 94.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 14,372.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,372.51/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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