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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 151.95 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 151.95 and 55.65 is: 83.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 151.95 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/151.95 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 151.95 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 8,456.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,456.02/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.43

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