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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 152.52 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 152.52 and 95.40 is: 142.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 152.52 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/152.52 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 152.52 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 14,550.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550.41/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.90

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