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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 151.65 and 57.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 151.65 and 57.75 is: 86.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 151.65 = 57.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/151.65 = 57.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 151.65 × 57.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 8,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,757.79/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.69

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