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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 141.01 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 141.01 and 94.20 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 141.01 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/141.01 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 141.01 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 13,282.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,282.38/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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