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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 151.92 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 151.92 and 36.28 is: 54.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 151.92 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/151.92 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 151.92 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 5,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,511.66/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.43

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