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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 152.11 and 55.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 152.11 and 55.77 is: 83.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 152.11 = 55.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/152.11 = 55.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 152.11 × 55.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 8,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483.17/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.67

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