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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 151.85 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 151.85 and 94.22 is: 140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 151.85 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/151.85 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 151.85 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 14,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,306.78/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.63

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