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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 151.93 and 95.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 151.93 and 95.47 is: 142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 151.93 = 95.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/151.93 = 95.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 151.93 × 95.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 14,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,504.90/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.41

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