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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.77, 151.73 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.77, 151.73 and 94.07 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.77 : 151.73 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.77/151.73 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.77x = 151.73 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.77x = 14,273.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,273.50/101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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