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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 151.82 and 55.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 151.82 and 55.46 is: 83.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 151.82 = 55.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/151.82 = 55.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 151.82 × 55.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 8,418.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,418.90/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.24

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