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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 152.36 and 95.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 152.36 and 95.89 is: 143.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 152.36 = 95.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/152.36 = 95.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 152.36 × 95.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 14,610.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,610.12/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.50

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