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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 151.82 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 151.82 and 55.04 is: 82.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 151.82 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/151.82 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 151.82 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 8,356.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,356.17/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.38

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