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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 151.99 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 151.99 and 55.69 is: 83.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 151.99 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/151.99 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 151.99 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 8,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,464.32/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.45

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