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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 152.04 and 55.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 152.04 and 55.66 is: 83.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 152.04 = 55.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/152.04 = 55.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 152.04 × 55.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 8,462.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,462.55/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.51

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