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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 151.63 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 151.63 and 55.44 is: 83.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 151.63 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/151.63 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 151.63 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 8,406.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,406.23/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.12

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