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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 151.84 and 55.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 151.84 and 55.56 is: 83.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 151.84 = 55.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/151.84 = 55.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 151.84 × 55.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 8,436.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,436.23/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.18

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