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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.72, 151.68 and 94.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.72, 151.68 and 94.88 is: 141.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.72 : 151.68 = 94.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.72/151.68 = 94.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.72x = 151.68 × 94.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.72x = 14,391.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,391.40/101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.48

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