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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.16, 152.49 and 94.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.16, 152.49 and 94.03 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.16 : 152.49 = 94.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.16/152.49 = 94.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.16x = 152.49 × 94.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.16x = 14,338.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,338.61/102.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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