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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 151.50 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 151.50 and 55.31 is: 82.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 151.50 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/151.50 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 151.50 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 8,379.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,379.34/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.82

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