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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 152.63 and 94.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 152.63 and 94.95 is: 142.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 152.63 = 94.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/152.63 = 94.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 152.63 × 94.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 14,491.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,491.74/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.27

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