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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 151.70 and 36.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 151.70 and 36.14 is: 54.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 151.70 = 36.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/151.70 = 36.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 151.70 × 36.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 5,481.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,481.50/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.17

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