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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.25, 151.61 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.25, 151.61 and 55.40 is: 82.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.25 : 151.61 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.25/151.61 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.25x = 151.61 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.25x = 8,398.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,398.16/101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.94

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