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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 151.55 and 36.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 151.55 and 36.89 is: 55.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 151.55 = 36.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/151.55 = 36.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 151.55 × 36.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 5,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,590.68/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.34

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