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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 151.50 and 36.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 151.50 and 36.90 is: 55.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 151.50 = 36.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/151.50 = 36.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 151.50 × 36.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 5,590.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590.35/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.35

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