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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 151.54 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 151.54 and 55.56 is: 83.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 151.54 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/151.54 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 151.54 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 8,419.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,419.99/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.21

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