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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.90, 152.85 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.90, 152.85 and 95.83 is: 143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.90 : 152.85 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.90/152.85 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.90x = 152.85 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.90x = 14,646.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,646.85/101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.74

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