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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 151.90 and 58.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 151.90 and 58.05 is: 86.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 151.90 = 58.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/151.90 = 58.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 151.90 × 58.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 8,817.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,817.80/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.99

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