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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 152.91 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 152.91 and 95.49 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 152.91 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/152.91 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 152.91 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 14,601.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,601.38/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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