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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 151.64 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 151.64 and 55.37 is: 83.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 151.64 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/151.64 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 151.64 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 8,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395.27/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.10

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