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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 152.80 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 152.80 and 95.48 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 152.80 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/152.80 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 152.80 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 14,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,589.34/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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