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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.06, 151.47 and 55.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.06, 151.47 and 55.43 is: 83.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.06 : 151.47 = 55.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.06/151.47 = 55.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.06x = 151.47 × 55.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.06x = 8,395.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,395.22/101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.08

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