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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 151.58 and 58.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 151.58 and 58.25 is: 87.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 151.58 = 58.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/151.58 = 58.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 151.58 × 58.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 8,829.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,829.24/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.39

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