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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.40, 152.18 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.40, 152.18 and 55.74 is: 83.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.40 : 152.18 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.40/152.18 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.40x = 152.18 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.40x = 8,482.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,482.16/101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.65

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