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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 151.94 and 58.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 151.94 and 58.52 is: 87.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 151.94 = 58.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/151.94 = 58.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 151.94 × 58.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 8,891.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,891.53/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.83

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