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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.40, 152.10 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.40, 152.10 and 58.20 is: 87.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.40 : 152.10 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.40/152.10 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.40x = 152.10 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.40x = 8,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,852.22/101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.30

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