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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 152.10 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 152.10 and 36.45 is: 54.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 152.10 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/152.10 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 152.10 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 5,543.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,543.86/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.67

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