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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.02, 151.55 and 55.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.02, 151.55 and 55.42 is: 83.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.02 : 151.55 = 55.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.02/151.55 = 55.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.02x = 151.55 × 55.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.02x = 8,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398.90/101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.14

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