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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.38, 152.66 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.38, 152.66 and 94.94 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.38 : 152.66 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.38/152.66 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.38x = 152.66 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.38x = 14,493.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,493.59/102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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